Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake (Torta di Noci)

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I am sharing one of my favorite traditional desserts from Italy, the Torta di Noci, a walnut cake from Calabria in southern Italy.

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Ingredients

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Combine the egg yolks and sugar and mix until they turn a pale yellow and slightly fluffy. Add the sunflower oil, melted chocolate, and espresso powder. Stir to combine.

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HOW TO MAKE AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

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Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake (Torta di Noci)

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I am sharing one of my favorite traditional desserts from Italy, the Torta di Noci, a walnut cake from Calabria in southern Italy.

Ingredients

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

Combine the egg yolks and sugar and mix until they turn a pale yellow and slightly fluffy. Add the sunflower oil, melted chocolate, and espresso powder. Stir to combine.

HOW TO MAKE AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

HOW TO MAKE AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

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